ditzy
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of ditzy
First recorded in 1970–75; expressive coinage, perhaps with elements of dizzy and dotty; cf. -sy
Example Sentences
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When the subject of literature came up, Monroe seemed compelled to play to ditzy expectations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Shannon Crowley’s high soprano captured Bailey’s ditzy kindness; tenor Logan Wagner embodied José’s eager theater-kid ambition and insecurity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
The ditzy character was originally played by Amanda Seyfried in the 2004 film, but Avantika joins a new cast and thinks it can "break stereotypes".
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024
On “Three’s Company,” she was the ditzy blonde opposite John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt in the roommate comedy.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023
She had played the ditzy, glamorous mother to Belet, but now I realized it was all pretense.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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